Moments of Truth: Community Conversation

The invention of photography transformed the art world and ushered in a powerful new form of storytelling: photojournalism. Today, artificial intelligence is once again reshaping how we create and interpret images. In a time when AI can generate realistic visuals from scratch, how do we ensure the images we see—and share—can be trusted?

In this community conversation, led by Poynter and hosted by The Ringling Museum, leaders in journalism and AI will explore the enduring value of visual storytelling, the critical role of news photography and the challenge of navigating a world increasingly shaped by AI-generated imagery.

Panelists include:

-Alex Mahadevan, Director, MediaWise
-Rick Dakan, Professor of Creative Writing and Chair of AI Task Force, Ringling College of Art and Design
-Andrea Melendez, Staff Photojournalist and Multimedia Specialist, WGCU Public Media

Moderated by Anand Pallegar, CEO, Sarasota Magazine